Fitzmaurice: There was a special bond between those players from Dublin and Kerry

McGrath Cup Final: Tipperary v Kerry

Like every other Kerry football fan however, he grew up knowing the name of Kevin Heffernan, the legendary Dublin manager of that period who passed away yesterday. Even as he was finalising preparations for this afternoon’s McGrath Cup final against Tipperary, Eamonn took time out to pay tribute to Kerry’s once greatest rival.

“Kevin was the mastermind behind that great Dublin team. His first year in charge, 1974, he led them to their first All-Ireland title since 1963, then went on to win two more.